OBITUARIES

James Gaunt, Jr.

Feb 5, 2020

James W. Gaunt, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Williams and Opal Williams; and a sister, Teresa June Thornton.

James is survived by the love of his life, Sylbia Stewart; siblings, Neena Montz, Sarah Henry, Henry Williams, Randy Williams, Michael Williams,...

Ethel Sullivan

Feb 5, 2020

Ethel Louise Legg Sullivan, age 78, passed away on February 5, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margarette Jackson Legg and father, Robert Jathon “R.J.” Legg’ son, Benny Roy Lassabe Jr.; daughter, Betina Darlene Lassabe; and her brother Robert James “Jimmy” Legg of Long Beach. She is survived by...

John "Johnny" Byrd

Feb 3, 2020

John D. “Johnny” Byrd, T.N., age 76, of Biloxi, passed away at his home on February 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Helen Byrd; and 2 brothers, Curtis Byrd and David Byrd.

He is survived by a daughter, Tara Pease (Chuck); a son, Jonathan Byrd (Ginger); his siblings, Pat...

James Deters

Feb 3, 2020

Age 80, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. At this time, no services are planned. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Nancy Sedor

Feb 3, 2020

Nancy Lee Sedor, age 63 and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport.

Nancy never met a stranger and she would always leave you laughing or smiling. She would open her home to anyone in need and she had a passion for helping people in...

Clarence Perry

Feb 3, 2020

Clarence “Clay” Walter Perry, age 63, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Saucier, MS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Perry, and four brothers, Gary Perry, Homer “Tiny” Oglialoro, John “Johnny” Oglialoro, Jimmy D. Perry.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Perry; one daughter,...

Gale Hinman

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Gale Hinman, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on February 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hinman; her parents, Ben and Lucy Steele; her brothers, Roy, James, and Marvin; and her sister, Maudie.

She leaves behind her daughter, Vicki Meshell Ladner (Rickey) of Long Beach; her son, Ronnie...

Cole Helveston

Feb 2, 2020

Cole Mason Helveston, age 15 of Perkinston, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, from a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Cole is survived by his loving mother, Kerry Arkwright; his father, Mark Helveston; stepfather, Bobby Arkwright; sister, Kristin Watson (Amber); his nephew Maddox Watson; stepsister, Alyson Arkwright; stepbrother, Jeffrey Arkwright; maternal grandparents, Guy and Paula Robinson; paternal grandparents,...

Jeanette Lochner

Feb 2, 2020

Jeannette Lee Lochner passed away on February 2, 2020, at the age of 80 in Shreveport, LA, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ms. Lochner was predeceased by her parents, Estelle (Bidwell) Lochner and Chester Raymond Lochner; brother, James Raymond Lochner; son, Christopher Mark Mims; former husbands, Donald Lee Mims and Charles Wildon Thornton; step-daughter Alice...

Claude Awls

Feb 1, 2020

On Saturday February 1, 2020, God in His infinite wisdom called a faithful servant, Claude B. Awls, from labor to reward. Claude was the eldest child of the late Nellie and Loney Awls Jr. He was born October 5, 1943 in Hattiesburg, MS. At the young age of eight, the family moved to Toledo, OH.

Claude united...

Zacherie Williams

Feb 1, 2020

Zacherie Chaz Williams, age 26 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Holifield; grandmother, Janie Street; and uncles, Ricky Loper and Roland Salters.

Zacherie is survived by his wife of 4 months, Jessica Breeden Williams; mother, Rhonda Williams; siblings, Melissa Cumbaa (Paul) of Pass...

Elijah Smith

Feb 1, 2020

Elijah D'Wayne Smith, age 63 of Saucier, passed away on February 1, 2020.

Mr. Smith was born in Mobile, AL, to J.P. and Edna Marie Howell Smith.  He was a very conscientious worker and will be remembered for his faithfulness to his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, James...

Mitzi Bell

Jan 31, 2020

Mitzi Louise Wallace Bell, age 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against cancer on Friday, January 31st, 2020, at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport, MS.

Mitzi was born on July 17th, 1957 in Biloxi, MS to Ronald Wallace and Evelyn Wallace. She married John Bell on November, 27th 1999 and was happily married...

Larry Hughes

Jan 31, 2020

Larry Leon Hughes, age 78 and a resident of Pass Christian, was born April 19, 1941 and passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 peaceably in his home.

He was preceded in death by wife, Margie Lynn Hughes; parents, Otho and Ola Hughes; and twin daughters, Kellie and Nicole.   He is survived by beloved niece/caregiver, Stacy...

Margaret Henry

Jan 31, 2020

Margaret Henry of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away on Jan 31, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Charles Grammar

Jan 31, 2020

Charles Randolph "Randy" Grammar, age 68, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Randy was many things to many people over his lifetime and reached more accomplishments than most could only ever dream of.  He was born in Portland, OR to Charles Edward Grammar and Marilynn...

Rita Irwin

Jan 30, 2020

Rita Elizabeth Broadus Irwin, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mrs. Irwin was preceded in death by her father, Glen D. Broadus; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Broadus; and her grandson, Kameron Fazzio.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Lonnie Lee Irwin, Sr. of Gulfport; her...

Vasta Hoskins

Jan 30, 2020

Vasta Agnes Hoskins, age 95 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Barbara Teague

Jan 29, 2020

Barbara Ann Blair Teague, 68 of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 29th of 2020. Barbara was a native of Vancleave, and a teacher of the Vancleave School System for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cleo Parker, and her father, Calvin Blair.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Teague;...

Corinne Carter

Jan 28, 2020

Corinne Edith (Lee) Carter, 90, a loving and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully Tuesday, 28 January 2020, at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi.

She was born 7 May 1929 in Great Falls, MT, to Earl L. Lee Sr. and Mabel (Walsh) Lee, the third of five children. She grew up in Great Falls where she...